President Michel Temer arrives to deliver a statement on May 18, 2017 in Brasilia, Brazil. The statements follow the release of a recording of Temer allegedly condoning bribery payments to Eduardo Cunha, the former President of the Chamber of Deputies. Cunha was involved in the 'Lava Jato' (Car Wash) corruption scandal and sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of corruption, money laundering and illegal money transfers abroad. With the release of the recording, the opposition has called for Temer's impeachment and new elections.
{"Image ImageDescription": "BRASILIA, BRAZIL - MAY 18: President Michel Temer arrives to deliver a statement on May 18, 2017 in Brasilia, Brazil. The statements follow the release of a recording of Temer allegedly condoning bribery payments to Eduardo Cunha, the former President of the Chamber of Deputies. Cunha was involved in the 'Lava Jato' (Car Wash) corruption scandal and sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of corruption, money laundering and illegal money transfers abroad. With the release of the recording, the opposition has called for Temer's impeachment and new elections. (Photo by Igo Estrela/Getty Images)", "Image Copyright": "2017 Getty Images"}